Effects of energy and sports drinks on tooth structures and restorative materials

Sports and energy drinks are consumed by more peoplethan ever. Sports and energy drinks may enhance physical resistance, stimulate metabolism, prevent rehydration and replace electrolytes during high activity efforts. However, these drinks often have a low pH and are acidic, which can erode enamel and dentin, and increase dentine hypersensitivity. In addition to the adverse effects of sports and energy drinks on tooth structures, they often have the potential to damage restorative materials. These drinks often contain artificial colors which have potential to discolor resin composite materials and glass ionomers. The acidic nature of these drinks could also lead to a degradation, increase in wear, and roughening of the surface of the restorative materials. Many of the negative consequences of sport and energy drinks can be related to their overconsumption among children and teenagers. Patients should be advised to have a healthy diet, and consume soft and energy drinks in moderation, to avoid any negative dental or health consequences. The overconsumption of sports and energy drinks which are high in sugar and have the lowest pH are most likely to cause avoidable dental problems.

Effects of different flui replacements on serum HSP70 and lymphocyte DNA damage in college athletes during exercise at high ambient temperatures

Purpose：The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of flui replacement by water or sports drinks on serum heat shock protein 70（HSP70） levels and DNA damage during exercise at a high ambient temperature.Methods：Ten male college athletes with an athletic career ranging from 6 to 11 years were recruited from Yonsei University.The subjects ran on a treadmill at 75% of heart rate reserve during 4 different trials：thermoneutral temperature at 18℃（T）,high ambient temperature at 32℃ without flui replacement（H）,high ambient temperature at 32℃ with water replacement（HW）,and high ambient temperature at 32℃ with sports drink replacement（HS）.During each condition,blood samples were collected at the pre-exercise baseline（PEB）,immediately after exercise（IAE）,and60 min post-exercise.Results：Skin temperature significant y increased during exercise and was significant y higher in H compared to T and HS at IAE.Meanwhile,serum HSP70 was significant y increased in all conditions at IAE compared to PEB and was higher in H compared to T at the former time point.Significant y increased lymphocyte DNA damage（DNA in the tail,tail length,tail moment） was observed in all trials at IAE compared to PEB,and attenuated DNA damage（tail moment） was observed in HS compared to H at IAE.Conclusion：Acute exercise elevates serum HSP70 and induces lymphocyte DNA damage.Fluid replacement by sports drink during exercise at high ambient temperature can attenuate HSP response and DNA damage by preventing dehydration and reducing thermal stress.